Yoga in the salt room at bodymind float JAnuary 28 7:45-8:45 PM with Sophie Tashkovski

Salt therapy is a safe and deeply relaxing way to address many respiratory ailments. Bodymind's dry salt aerosol therapy brings these remedies into the 21st century. It's 100% natural and safe for virtually everyone, including children.

Salt has both anti-inflammatory and sterilizing properties. It kills bacteria and draws moisture from the bronchioles. Mucous thins, sinuses drain and breathing becomes easier. Salt therapy can alleviate the symptoms of respiratory ailments such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, rhinitis, allergies and hayfever, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

This class is limited to 8 participants. We'll focus on Pranayama (control of breath) and Yin Yoga. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Bodymind Float has filtered water available and wipes for cleaning your mat after class. Feel free to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea after your session! Please arrive at Bodymind Float at least 5-10 minutes before class time.

yoga for classrooms professional development workshop for educators January 26, 2019

Learn how to integrate simple classroom friendly Yoga and mindfulness tools into your class day supporting self-regulation and social and emotional learning skills and so much more in this 6 hour workshop.

Contact Colleen Smith, licensed trainer with any questions at colleen@childlightyoga.com.

The New Year typically brings about “new year, new me” resolutions that undoubtedly revolve around rigid diet and exercise routines rather than making healthy, sustainable changes -one of those being accepting and loving ourselves.

This two part class is designed to reconnect and revive your body and mind, teaching you the tools, techniques, and poses to start the journey to self love both on and off your mat.

The first part of class features a self exploration and self discovery component where participants are encouraged to bring a journal (although not required) as we work through a series of different exercises and prompts to begin your journey in creating your better body image vision.

The second part of class is an open level, vinyasa style flow and a restorative savasana leaving you renewed, feeling bliss, and at peace with yourself.

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

Wild Woman Project New Moon Circles February 5, MArch 5, April 9, May 7 6:30-8:00 PM

Wild Woman Project New Moon Circles are an international network of women's circles centered around the values of sisterhood, a respect for the earth, and co-creation. During a new moon circle we explore the astrological themes of the New Moon, share in a guided meditation and journaling session, and set powerful and meaningful intentions for the upcoming moon cycle. Please bring a journal or paper to write on and join us for an evening of sisterhood, laughter, and healing! These circles are open to all who identify as women.

little yogis (1:00-1:45) and family yoga (2:00-3:00) February 9, 2019 with colleen smith

Looking for an activity the whole family can do together? Come explore Winter Fun Yoga! Stay warm, have fun, and relax together.

Little Yogis is great for kids (ages 3-5) and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. This 45 minute class will guide you through the exploration of Yoga with animal poses, partner poses, and time to connect with your loved ones. There will also be calming poses to make space for quiet.

Family Yoga is a gentle physical practice safe for the entire family. Have fun exploring yoga poses & partner poses, & enjoy a special time of relaxation, connection, and slowing down.

Active flexibility is a key component to increasing your overall range of motion in muscles and joints-your agonist muscle must overpower gravity without the assistance of an outside source to move the limb as far as possible into a stretch. In this workshop we will focus on increasing active flexibility using three different techniques: Soft tissue release (using tennis balls), neural flossing, and muscle activation/strengthening. The areas of focus will be hips, hamstrings, and shoulders.

Neural flossing is an incredibly effective restorative technique that we will use to help alleviate compression in the wrists, shoulders, back, and hamstrings.

Muscle activation and strengthening will be the final stage of our active stretching program. Learn to engage the correct muscles while building the strength to take your body to its end range of motion. We will use specific exercises to develop strong control at our end range of motion to ensure we move forward with a safe practice.

This is an all levels workshop and a wonderful compliment to your traditional Vinyasa practice!

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic practice that links breath and movement to produce internal heat designed to purify the body.

With this practice comes breath work, body locks, and gaze, and all combine into one unified flow. We will experience breathing techniques, learn how to activate bandhas within our body (body locks), and focus on gaze points within postures.

A modified Ashtanga Yoga sequence will conclude the class as we work to incorporate these skills into our practice.

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

little yogis (2:00-2:45) and family yoga (3:00-4:00) March 10, 2019 with colleen smith

Looking for an activity the whole family can do together?

It’s Pajama Yoga! Wear your pjs and come play and relax in a cozy, warm space

Little Yogis is great for kids (ages 3-5) and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. This 45 minute class will guide you through the exploration of Yoga with animal poses, partner poses, and time to connect with your loved ones. There will also be calming poses to make space for quiet.

Family Yoga is a gentle physical practice safe for the entire family. Have fun exploring yoga poses & partner poses, & enjoy a special time of relaxation, connection, and slowing down.

master class: yoga for the chakras root chakra and the source with rebecca alexander March 23, 2019 1:00-3:00 PM

This Master Class is part one of a two-part series: Come for one, the other, or both! Prepare to learn about the root chakra and its connection with inner balance. Chakras are energy centers in the body, located up and down the midline. Located at the base of the spine and pelvic floor area, the root chakra is associated with the color red, and regulates the energy associated with instinct, survival, and safety. How might we better connect with ourselves and the world around us? How can we feel more solid and stable during our daily lives, by using yoga to ground us? These are some questions we will address as we discuss the root chakra and its role in yoga practice. This class will also include tips, tools, and techniques you can practice to feel more connected with your breath and connection with the Earth during yoga both on and off the mat. The class will include journaling and include an asana practice to leave you feeling grounded, restored, and refreshed.

Rebecca Alexander is a Physical Therapist and 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts. For more information about Rebecca visit www.facebook.com/yogawithRebeccaS/

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

Join Man Hue and Kelly for Restorative Yoga while receiving Thai massage and healing touch. This offering will give you the opportunity to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of daily life.

Man Hue will lead you through a deeply restful Restorative Yoga sequence, using bolsters and props to support the body’s ability to release tension. She will guide you through a meditation that weaves Yoga philosophy, storytelling and self-exploration, while you experience thai massage, healing touch and energy work from Kelly, certified IHYT bodyworker. Essential oils will also be used to enhance your experience and bring you into a state of bliss.

Space is limited so that each student can receive ample hands-on adjustments and healing touch. No yoga experience necessary. We provide everything. Sign up early as this workshop is likely to sell out!

master class: yoga for the chakras crown chakra and connection to prana with rebecca alexander

April 6, 2019 1:00-3:00 PM

This Master Class is part of a two-part series: Come for one, the other, or both! Prepare to learn about the crown chakra and its connection with intuition and the world around us. Located at the very top of the head, the Seventh Chakra disperses the prana or life force into the six other chakras located below it. How might we better connect with people in our lives? We will discuss the role of this energy center in yoga practice including tips, tools, and techniques you can practice to feel more connected with your breath during yoga both on and off the mat. The class will include journaling and include an asana practice to leave you feeling open, clear, and balanced.

Rebecca Alexander is a Physical Therapist and 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts. For more information about Rebecca visit www.facebook.com/yogawithRebeccaS/

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

Join Man Hue as she guides you through the archetypal stories of the Gods and Goddesses that are part of the history of Yoga and applies their wisdom to find meaning in our current modern lives.

During this master class you will experience a vinyasa flow followed by deep restorative Yoga practice. These complimentary practices will create full integration of the feminine and masculine energies held within each one of us. Prakriti is our earthly creative feminine self and Purusha is our masculine ethereal self. Connecting these two energies allows us to find equanimity.

Man Hue weaves in pranayama, Yoga philosophy, meditation, story-telling and self-exploration for a complete experience you won’t want to miss.

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.

ChildLight Yoga® offers its nationally-recognized weekend teacher training at Syracuse Yoga, designed to provide yoga teachers, educators, therapists and parents with the tools and knowledge needed to share the gifts of yoga with children.

ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms provide evidence-informed yoga and mindfulness education to youth and training for professionals who support their well-being. The simple and effective strategies we share promote resilience, positive perceptions, good health habits and mindful awareness, empowering children to excel at school, at home and in life. Our sustainable programs are successfully implemented in schools and communities world-wide.

Developed by Lisa Flynn, E-RYT, RCYT and founder of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms™, the ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training program is a popular, effective opportunity for educators, yoga teachers, occupational therapists, specialists, parents and others to learn to share yoga with children. The foundational training and certificate program consistently receive rave reviews from experienced kids’ yoga teachers as well as from those new to teaching.

The training will be held May 3-5; the cost is $425 and includes 18 contact hours, comprehensive ChildLight Yoga Instructor Manual, certification administration and materials, and membership in the supportive ChildLight Yoga Instructor community. Registered yoga teachers are eligible for continuing education contact hours through Yoga Alliance. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Points (PDPs) may also be available through certain employers.

Reconnect with your body, mind and soul in this soothingand relaxing experience.

Are you a mother, daughter, friend, caregiver or someonewho could use a bit of relaxation? Do you often put yourself last on your to-do list? Or maybe you would like to give this gift to someone special in your life?

What to expect:

This peaceful class will include gentle movement, self-massage to soothe weary muscles, and restorative yoga that uses props; such as bolsters and blankets to help you totally relax in each posture. The class will culminate with the deep relaxation practice of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra® that will allow you to sink into a deeper level of consciousness and transform every level of your being into its natural healing state. The use of therapeutic grade essential oils will be infused into the room and also offered to enhance the experience. You will leave feeling refreshed, renewed and with a deep sense of the bliss that is always within you.

This workshop is appropriate for any level of experience.Please dress in layers to ensure your comfort.

Interested in exploring Ashtanga Yoga or learning about a different type of Yoga from your regular practice? Come and discover the Ashtanga Primary Series! This will be an actual yoga class, as you will be cued through the Ashtanga Primary Series poses and breath. Those who practice Ashtanga Yoga seek it for the physical (strength, tone, flexibility) and mental benefits (meditation, stress relief, relaxation) the practice provides. All levels of are welcome, as modifications and props will be utilized.

This class is FREE to Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customers, however, if a Monthly Unlimited Auto Pay customer signs up but does not attend and does not early cancel within 24 hours of the class they will be charged due to limited capacity in the room. All other clients $25/Master Class.